James Shopland

No problem at all. I haven't been on HMVF much recently so apologies for not seeing your post. Just give me a call sometime on 07968274480. Many thanks, James. 

On ‎5‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 7:59 PM, FordsonRules said:

Hey There, I too am in the market for an AEC Matador and have been for some time.....Is the "RN" one still for sale from the Shopland collection web site, as I've try'd to contact them but to no gain.......

Hi, Sorry you have been struggling to contact us. How can we help?

Great photos Matt.

Thanks Niels, yes we do have a coupe of old AEC that need a good home.

Interested but she is in a pretty bad way.

We need a pair too

Nice work Jeremy you can do another for me while you

Are on the heat the second is easier they say ha ha

Looking forword to photo finish keep it up

Great story and fabulous restoration.

Thank you for sharing your photos.

Hi Richard, Could you post a photo? Many thanks. J

For Sale

 

WW2 Beresford Stork Fire Trailer Pump ideal for towing behind a light vehicle. Doesn’t need much to finish it off, but new project forces sale. Trailer is roadworthy with two new ‘period’ tyres. Engine (Austin 8) was last run 16months ago. Comes with a few ancillaries (main draw hoses etc) and most parts to finish her off Looking for about £500, located in Fareham Hants. PM me for further info

 

Cheers

Richard

What you are doing is very admirable. Good luck with your tank - although you might not believe me, some of us would love to be in your position. Looking forward to watching your progress. :-)

Great find.

If you want to take a closer look at the truck, check out our web site http://www.shoplandcollection.com

Hi I have just brought two Crossly lorry's one was a GS body and the other one most definitely was a tender they are both a bit of a wreck the Gs one is just a chassie with wheels and engine with no carb and no mag or dynamo and some one took the heads off the heads are still there but have let the weather in. The tender has the cab but rusted through and the tank is missing and a lot hole of stuff missing if i didn't rescue it they were going to be cut up for scrap so any one have parts manuals or any thing to do with a Crossly Q type ww2 would be very much appreciated.

Thanks:):nut:

Hi there,

Drop me a line at james@shoplandsawmills.co.uk we have the remains of a few Crossleys dotted about the place.

Yours etc.

Made me chuckle anyway!

Sorry Adrian, I should engage my brain/attention fully when using idioms - shed any light and unrelated spello - data plate. Hare and Tortoise comes to mind.

Correction, the pheasant ordnance was made by Royal Ordnance Factory Leeds (R.O.F.L). Its interesting to note the companies who manufactured certain parts for the production of these Artillery pieces, for example W&T Avery (the scale company) produced the Gun shields for 25 pdr as well as certain sight component's.

Anyway here are more pictures of progress.

 

Rob...................rnixartillery

Cracking restoration.

Photos of the current project might help.....

Well done Colin, that's the one.

Thanks guys. Sadly there is no dish or carrier....the hunt continues.

Also this site may help: http://www.anti-aircraft.co.uk/restoration_No3Mk2radar.html

 

although it doesn't seem to have been updated for a while

Fabulous restoration.....

Date plate...

The generator would be Mawdsley, ( not Maudslay who were a lorry manufacturer).

Sorry Richard, I stand corrected.

Have just acquired a No.3 radar set to go with our 3.7" HAA gun but is is missing the dish and carrier.

Does anyone know/have a dish and carrier languishing in a shed somewhere?

Many thanks.

James.

We have just rescued this little unit from a local garage. The former owner 90 said it was a searchlight generator he 'rescued' from a local airfield and then used to power a welding set. The generator is dated 1941. Can anyone spread any light on the subject or share any wartime photos? Many thanks. James.

This old girl needs a good home, any takers....

that would be great to see back restored, very nice truck. Are these original markings or one from an earlier restoration?

Definitely original marking although it looks like the old girl went through a few units. Any information appreciated....

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Great project.

One more.....